Tony vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#804
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tony Rank #804
Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #804 for Tony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tony or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Tony and Chris mean?

Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Tony and Chris boy or girl names?

Tony is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.

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